Unsigned Only is a unique music competition designed for solo artists, bands, and singers all over the world who are not signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. The goal of Unsigned Only is to find an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist… a newcomer or veteran… raw or polished – the “gem” that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. For the first time ever, a music competition offers the Grand Prize winner the unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company presidents, A&R reps, and more.

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Gallery 263 (G263) – a multi-purpose nonprofit art gallery in the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts – is accepting applications for its Summer 2012 Residency. 2D (painting, drawing, photography, etc.), 3D (sculpture, assemblage, etc.), video and installation proposals are being accepted for consideration. Participating artists will benefit by having full access to a versatile work space. Within the Artist in Residency Program, artists experiment, innovate, and educate on individual and collaborative levels.

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The 28th international film festival, Interfilm is currently calling for submissions for the 2012 Berlin International Short Film Festival. New films no longer than 20 minutes can be submitted for inclusion in the 28th Festival’s program. Established in 1982, Interfilm has years of experience and a growing number of contacts in the international cultural and short film sectors. Interfilm’s goal is to search out skilled and creative filmmakers and bring their work together – presenting them in an international, culturally political framework in order to best facilitate the exchange of imaginative ideas.

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